The Fraud
 2023 Penguin book jacket | |
| Author | Zadie Smith |
|---|---|
| Subject | Fiction - Trials, litigation, William Harrison Ainsworth, Imposters, Housekeepers, London. |
| Genre | Novel, Historical fiction |
| Set in | 19th century London |
| Published | September 2023 |
| Publisher | Penguin |
| Publication place | United Kingdom, United States |
| Media type | Print, E-book, Audio |
| ISBN | 9780525558965 |
| Website | Official website |
The Fraud is a historical novel based on the the Tichborne case written by Zadie Smith and published by Penguin in 2023.[1][2][3][4]
Synopsis
According to The New York Times, Smith's "new novel, 'The Fraud,' is based on a celebrated 19th-century criminal trial, but it keeps one eye focused clearly on today’s political populism."[1] According to the Los Angeles Times, "Not only is [the novel] set in 19th century England with a sprawling cast of characters high and low, but Charles Dickens himself makes an appearance, charming everyone except those who envy his success. But there’s more to this brilliant new entry in Smith’s catalog than a simple literary romp."[4]
References
- ^ a b Mahajan, Karan (August 28, 2023). "Zadie Smith Makes 1860s London Feel Alive, and Recognizable". The New York Times. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ Chakraborty, Abhrajyoti (August 27, 2023). "The Fraud by Zadie Smith review – a trial and no errors". The Guardian. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ Charles, Ron (August 30, 2023). "In Zadie Smith's 'The Fraud,' truth is an illusion". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ a b Kellog, Carolyn (August 30, 2023). "What Zadie Smith's new Dickensian delight tells us about the Trump base". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
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